Rain boot clicky

[amandasw]

crazy as it may seem, I've actually never owned a pair of rain boots even though I grew up here *gasp*. But I think I want to get some now. Mostly, so I can walk to and from the bus and then when I get to work just put on my flats. I'm still looking to expand my regular boot collection (gah stupid short legs), but in the mean time, my options are flats or tennis shoes and I get tired of wearing tennis shoes (which has been what I've done up until now - I could wear them and change into flats, but they really aren't waterproof anyway).

Feel free to post links etc, I'm not looking to spend a lot on them (no Hunter's for me) - I'll probably just look at places like Target. Anyway, I'm trying to decide what color to get though. My rain coat is black, and while black goes with everything, it seems just a tad boring.

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Costco has great pattern ones for $20 or $25. I have a pair from there and they've lasted 2+ seasons now.

Also, UW bookstore has the UW rainboots again. I have those too and they're my all time fav.

[jennlin]

gray also goes with everything.. but mine are pink, and go with nothing.

[emyinpink]

I have pink and glossy black, and I love them both. I think it's fun to have them in a fun color .

[amandasw]

Oct 15, 2012 10:25:23 GMT -5 jennlin said:

gray also goes with everything.. but mine are pink, and go with nothing.

well right - part of me doesn't care if it 'goes' with things because you don't really wear them like normal shoes IMO. So yeah, I'm tempted to get something random and not care about matching.

[amandasw]

Oct 15, 2012 10:10:58 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Costco has great pattern ones for $20 or $25. I have a pair from there and they've lasted 2+ seasons now.

Also, UW bookstore has the UW rainboots again. I have those too and they're my all time fav.

ooh! that's a great price! At that rate, I could get one neutral and one fun color

[sarack]

i really want some! i think you should get a pattern and a neutral.

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Pattern for sure! Or at the very least, go with a fun color, especially since you don't plan on wearing them in the office so don't need to worry about coordinating or practicality (other than fit/waterproof).

I just ordered a pair this morning!! Are you on Hautelook? DAV is a GREAT brand and on sale there this morning...so I finally got the white snow leopard boots I wanted for $30 + $10 shipping. FABULOUS brand, I ordered the geometric pattern last year and wore it all weekend. The calves are only about 15.5 though. Right now, they have pink leopard, and ones where the top 1/3 lace in the back (which allows for larger calves) and some funky fashiony heel shapes. Let me know if you need an invite, but go look today!

These are the ones I just ordered and I'm cool if you're twinsies

[amandasw]

Oct 15, 2012 12:17:39 GMT -5 @ksta said:

Pattern for sure! Or at the very least, go with a fun color, especially since you don't plan on wearing them in the office so don't need to worry about coordinating or practicality (other than fit/waterproof).

I just ordered a pair this morning!! Are you on Hautelook? DAV is a GREAT brand and on sale there this morning...so I finally got the white snow leopard boots I wanted for $30 + $10 shipping. FABULOUS brand, I ordered the geometric pattern last year and wore it all weekend. The calves are only about 15.5 though. Right now, they have pink leopard, and ones where the top 1/3 lace in the back (which allows for larger calves) and some funky fashiony heel shapes. Let me know if you need an invite, but go look today!

These are the ones I just ordered and I'm cool if you're twinsies

those are so cute! I really like the shape, much more sleek than most. I think I'm a member of Hautelook (I get so many random emails) so I'll have to go look. thanks!!

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Sorry about the giant photo, couldn't resize it successfully
Yes, they're very sleek and slim. One note, with my first pair, I couldn't successfully or comfortably fit my skinny jeans inside them but I could my newer pair that's a much thinner denim. I think if you like the ones with laces, that would give you that little bet of space for easier pants stuffing.

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I haven't had a pair of rain boots since I was a kid. I really want a pair but don't see the need since I don't do enough in the rain to justify it. I am looking at getting a pair for Edmund though.

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Sounders - when he gets a little older (or maybe now even) and has rain boots, you need a pair so you can go splash in puddles together.

[BlackCanary]

I don't own any rain boots. I would go with grey since it would go with anything.

[amandasw]

very interesting results...

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I'm one that doesn't think your rain boots have to match your outfit. Have a little fun and get a bright color or a fun pattern!

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Oct 15, 2012 15:04:40 GMT -5 @sounderschick said:

I'm one that doesn't think your rain boots have to match your outfit. Have a little fun and get a bright color or a fun pattern!

Nope, I'm in your boat too.

I'm wearing a black and yellow dress today and my boots are a red/green/pink/yellow paisley, ;D

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Oct 15, 2012 15:07:25 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Oct 15, 2012 15:04:40 GMT -5 @sounderschick said:

I'm one that doesn't think your rain boots have to match your outfit. Have a little fun and get a bright color or a fun pattern!

Nope, I'm in your boat too.

I'm wearing a black and yellow dress today and my boots are a red/green/pink/yellow paisley, ;D

Good to know I'm not the only one! I think Jenn said hers never match either.

[jennlin]

Oct 15, 2012 15:08:36 GMT -5 @sounderschick said:

Oct 15, 2012 15:07:25 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Nope, I'm in your boat too.

I'm wearing a black and yellow dress today and my boots are a red/green/pink/yellow paisley, ;D

Good to know I'm not the only one! I think Jenn said hers never match either.

big pink boots rarely match the "business casual" enviornment.